Background
Loper, George Wilson was born on September 1, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Wilson Senior and Emma Margaretta (Davis) Loper.
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George Wilson Loper
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George Wilson Loper, American Physical education educator. Certified teacher Florida. Named Coach of Year Florida Times Union, 1966, 67, Coach of Year Cross Country Gainesville Sun, 1985, 86; recipient Lifetime Achievement award governments Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1997, Award Hartwell ConklinGolden South Classic, 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science, W. Chester State University, 1954; Master of Education, Temple University, 1957.
Career
Teacher, coach, Media (Pennsylvania) Public Schools, 1954-1963; teacher, coach, Duval County School System, Jacksonville, Florida, 1963-1967; teacher, department chairman, coach, Bradford County School System, Starke, Florida, since 1967.
Achievements
Membership
Director March Dimes Walkathon, Starke, 1970. Coordinator Special Olympics, Starke, 1970-1989. Chairman Administrative Board First Methodist Church, Starke, 1970.
Co-chairman Toys for Tots United States Marine Corps, Starke, 1976, 78. With United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1945-1987. Member AAHPERD (life), National Education Association, National Health Association (life), National High School Coaches Association, Florida Athletic Coaches Association (state vice chairman since 1972, Meritorious Svc. awrd 1988, National Boys Track Coach of Year 1991, Life Membership award 1992), The Athletic Congress (lead instructor since 1987, international level track official since 1983, Track Hall of Fame 1987), Florida Officials Association (high school games committee since 1964, state vice chairman track since 1972), Bradford Education Association (Vice-President 1977-1979).
Interests
Connections
Married Eleanor Ruth Shell, march 10, 1951 (divorced August 1967). Children: George Wilson III, Carol Ann Loper Cloud. Married Jeanne Ann Lodeski, August 12, 1967.
Children:Lynn Jeanne Loper Sakers, Anne Marie Loper Todd, John Vincent.
Awards
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Named Coach of Year Florida Times Union, 1966, 67, Coach of Year Cross Country Gainesville Sun, 1985, 86. Recipient Lifetime Achievement award governments Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1997, Award Hartwell ConklinGolden South Classic, 1997.Named Coach of Year Florida Times Union, 1966, 67, Coach of Year Cross Country Gainesville Sun, 1985, 86. Recipient Lifetime Achievement award governments Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1997, Award Hartwell ConklinGolden South Classic, 1997.